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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,527.20, 996,790.80 and 215,247.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,527.20, 996,790.80 and 215,247.20 is: 322,870.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,527.20 : 996,790.80 = 215,247.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,527.20/996,790.80 = 215,247.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,527.20x = 996,790.80 × 215,247.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,527.20x = 214,556,428,685.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,556,428,685.76/664,527.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,870.80

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